LSU Hires Ed Orgeron as Recruiting Assistant
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- LSU finalized a deal to add Ed Orgeron to its football staff as a special assistant to recruiting and defense.
- Ed Orgeron returns to LSU after his 2016‑2021 tenure as head coach, during which he posted a 51‑20 record and won the 2019 national championship.
- Lane Kiffin will work alongside Orgeron; his inaugural recruiting class at LSU was ranked No. 1 by ESPN.
- NCAA rule changes now permit Orgeron to travel for on‑campus recruiting, expanding his role beyond typical staff duties.
Why it matters: LSU gains a proven recruiter and defensive mind, boosting its 2026 recruiting class and on‑field performance, while rival SEC programs feel pressure to match the revamped staff.
